BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

2007 R1200RT. (Everything is factory standard) I have one of these "Wunderlich Performance Controllers" coming in the post Has anyone ever used one an on RT? If so, any tips? I am looking for it to help improve the acceleration a bit. Is that possible? The instructions look a bit complicat...

update..


i sprayed GT85 maintenance spray on the linkages, and brushed with an old toothbrush, then i covered the linkages in chainsaw oil


the problem went away!

i'm not going down the warranty route

no, not ex-police

i'm not spending money on insured warranty, or having a gearbox stripped. i will sell the bike if i can't live with the problem


it's been a great bike, but very expensive to maintain

ok, i will leave it a few days and take it for a ride

it seems to be worse after the bike has been running a while (ie warm gearbox), and only happens when changing down into 3rd or 2nd. this lends me to believe it's a worn gearbox, as oppose to a sticking linkage

no, i have squirted GT85 maintenance spray into the linkages and cleaned them with a toothbrush, they look pretty hard to get apart as they are tucked right under the bike

after doing lots of googling this seems a problem with R, RT and GS bikes of that era. some people have "solved" it by cleaning the connecting linkages, changing the clutch fluid, or getting mechanics/dealers to work on the gearbox or clutch others have learnt to live with the issue by &qu...

mmm.. ok. i will try to clean the connecting rods thingies. it always used to do this very occasionally, but now its happening a lot more, and it is always in 2nd or 3rd and always when decelerating, often I end up stationary, stuck in 3rd, at a roundabout, which is obviously not ideal. i am hoping ...

2007 rt1200rt with 50,000 miles on it


it keeps getting stuck in 2nd or 3rd gear when changing down and decellerating


any idea what could cause this?


the clutch isnt slipping or anything and all fluids were changed 2,000 miles ago

has anyone here re-mapped/re-flashed their ECU?


here in the UK Hilltop are quite a well known outfit that do this, there are many others. costs are about £350


i would be interested in hearing peoples results, especially with a 2007 era model RT


thanks

ok, I guess 9,000 miles isn't too bad then


although at £250 for two tyres supplied and fitted...it's not cheap motoring!

2007 RT


Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T30 EVO tyres


used for european touring only (very light solo rider with luggage)


i don't ride "mad" at all


tyres lasted about 9,000 miles


is this normal?

the fuel strip on my 2007 RT has failed 2-3 times.


now i just reset the trip to zero when i fill up, and that always gives me at least 280 miles

anyone there?